maintenance NISSAN ARMADA 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

4-134Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Information Commands:
CommandAction
Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information.
Maintenance Displays maintenance information.
Tire Pressure Displays tire pressure information
Where am I? Displays your current location.
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system ON and OFF.
Weather Information Displays weather information.
Weather Map Displays a weather map.

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-4
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-8
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions .......... 5-9
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............................. 5-10
Driving safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ................................................. 5-12 Operating range for engine start function ................. 5-13
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-14
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-14
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-15
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-15
Starting the engine ................................................................ 5-16 Remote start (if so equipped) ....................................... 5-16
Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-17 Engine protection mode ................................................. 5-17
Automatic transmission ................................................... 5-18
Parking brake ........................................................................\
.. 5-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) .................................... 5-23 LDW system operation ................................................... 5-24 Turning the LDW system ON/OFF ............................ 5-25
How to enable/disable the LDW system ................. 5-26
LDP system operation .................................................. 5-26
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF ............................. 5-28
How to enable/disable the LDP system .................. 5-28
LDW/LDP system limitations ...................................... 5-29
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-31
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-32
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-32
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ................ 5-33
BSW system operation ................................................ 5-35
Turning the BSW system ON/OFF ........................... 5-36
How to enable/disable the BSW system ................ 5-36
BSW system limitations ............................................... 5-37
BSW driving situations ................................................. 5-38
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-41
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-41
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-42
Blind Spot Intervention
Š(BSI) (if so equipped) ........... 5-43
BSI system operation .................................................... 5-45
Turning the BSI system ON/OFF ............................... 5-46
How to enable/disable the BSI system ................... 5-47
BSI system limitations ................................................... 5-47
BSI driving situations .................................................... 5-49
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-54

System malfunction .......................................................... 5-55
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-55
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
... 5-56
BCI system operation ..................................................... 5-58
Turning the BCI system ON/OFF ................................ 5-62
How to enable/disable the BCI system ..................... 5-62
BCI system precautions ................................................. 5-64
System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-65
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-66
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-66
Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................................... 5-67 Precautions on cruise control ....................................... 5-67
Cruise control operations ............................................... 5-67
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) .......... 5-69 How to select the cruise control mode ...................... 5-71
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode .................. 5-71
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode ..... 5-87
Distance Control Assist (DCA) (if so equipped) ........... 5-91 DCA system operation .................................................. 5-93
Turning the DCA system ON/OFF .............................. 5-96
How to enable/disable the DCA system ................... 5-97
DCA system display and indicators ............................ 5-98
DCA system limitations ................................................... 5-98
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-102
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-104
System maintenance .................................................... 5-104 Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if
so equipped) ....................................................................... 5-105
FEB system operation ............................................... 5-107
Turning the FEB system ON/OFF .......................... 5-108
FEB system limitations .............................................. 5-109
System temporarily unavailable ............................... 5-110
System malfunction .................................................... 5-111
System maintenance .................................................. 5-111
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) (if
so equipped) ....................................................................... 5-112 PFCW system operation ........................................... 5-114
Turning the PFCW system ON/OFF ...................... 5-115
PFCW system limitations .......................................... 5-118
System temporarily unavailable ............................... 5-119
System malfunction .................................................... 5-119
System maintenance .................................................. 5-120
Break-in schedule .............................................................. 5-121
Fuel efficient driving tips .................................................. 5-121
Increasing fuel economy ................................................... 5-122
NISSAN all-mode 4WD
Š(if so equipped) ................. 5-123
NISSAN all-mode 4WDŠsystem ........................... 5-123
4WD shift switch ........................................................ 5-127
4WD shift indicator .................................................... 5-128
4WD warning light ..................................................... 5-128
Hill Start Assist system ..................................................... 5-130
Parking/parking on hills ..................................................... 5-131
TOW mode ........................................................................\
.. 5-132

.Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
CAUTION
.Do not use leaded gasoline. Depos-
its from leaded gasoline seriously
reduce the three-way catalyst’s abil-
ity to help reduce exhaust pollu-
tants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Mal-
functions in the ignition, fuel injec-
tion, or electrical systems can cause
overrich fuel flow into the three-way
catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do
not keep driving if the engine mis-
fires, or if noticeable loss of perfor-
mance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the
vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dama-
ging the three-way catalyst. .
Do not race the engine while warm-
ing it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) ,
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper
tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
Starting and driving5-5

5-12Starting and driving
ment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with
4WD before it is placed on a dy-
namometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury (4WD models) .
. When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin
the wheel excessively.
. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
. If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity than a conventional
passenger car. The vehicle is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
. Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias- belted or radial) , and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the rear wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.
. Be sure to check the brakes imme-
diately after driving in mud or water.
See “Brake system” (P.5-136) for wet
brakes.
. Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle
and it rolls forward, backward or
sideways, you could be injured.
. Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance schedule shown in
the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.
. Spinning the rear wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the 4WD
warning light to flash. The 4WD
system may also automatically
switch from the 4WD mode to the
2WD mode. This could reduce trac-
tion. Be especially careful when
towing a trailer (4WD models) .WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead
to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

5-32Starting and driving
LDP system:If the vehicle is parked in direct
sunlight under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048F (408C)) and then the LDP
system is turned on, the LDP system will be
turned off automatically, a beep will sound and
the LDP ON indicator light (green)
*1will blink.
The LDW and LDP systems are not available
until the conditions no longer exist.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the
LDW system will resume automatically.
For the LDP system, push the dynamic driver
assistance switch
*3again to turn the LDP
system back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
LDW system: When the LDW system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically, and the LDW
indicator light (orange) will illuminate.
LDP system: When the LDP system malfunc-
tions, it will be turned off automatically, a beep
will sound, and the LDW indicator light (orange)
will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the engine
off and restart the engine. If the LDW indicator
light (orange) continues to illuminate, have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
SSD0453
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unit*1for the LDW/LDP
systems is located above the inside mirror.
To keep the proper operation of the LDW/LDP
systems and prevent a system malfunction, be
sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
camera unit.
. Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instrument
panel. The reflection of sunlight may ad-
versely affect the camera unit’s capability of

5-42Starting and driving
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the engine
off and restart the engine.
If the BSW system warning light continues to
illuminate, have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
JVS0908X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors*Afor the BSW system
are located near the rear bumper. Always keep
the area near the radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material) , install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer if
the area around the radar sensors is damaged
due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —
24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak
(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifica-
tions could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, turn
the BSI system off and turn it on again. If the BSI
system warning light (orange)
*1continues to
blink even after the BSI system is turned on
again, stop the vehicle in a safe location, place
the shift lever in the P (Park) position and turn
the engine off. Check for and remove objects
obscuring the radar sensors on the rear bumper,
and restart the engine.
If the BSI system warning light (orange)
*1continues to blink, have the BSI system
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound and
the BSI system warning light (orange) will
illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, turn the engine off
and restart the engine.
If the warning light (orange) continues to
illuminate, have the BSI system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
JVS0910X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors*Afor the BSI system
are located near the rear bumper. Always keep
the area near the radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material) , install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer if
the area around the radar sensors is damaged
due to a collision.
The lane camera unit
*Bfor BSI system is
located above the inside mirror. To keep the
proper operation of BSI and prevent a system
malfunction, be sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
camera unit.
. Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instrument
panel. The reflection of sunlight may ad-
versely affect the camera unit’s capability of
detecting the lane markers.
. Do not strike or damage the areas around
the camera unit. Do not touch the camera
lens or remove the screw located on the
camera unit. It is recommended you contact
a NISSAN dealer if the camera unit is
damaged due to an accident.
Starting and driving5-55

5-66Starting and driving
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the BCI system malfunctions, it will turn off
automatically, a chime will sound and “BCI
MALFUNCTION” warning will appear in the
vehicle information display
*1.
Action to take
Stop the vehicle in a safe location and place the
shift lever in the P (Park) position. Turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the warning
message continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
JVS0908X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors*Afor the BCI system
are located near the rear bumper. Always keep
the area near the radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material) , install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer if
the area around the radar sensors is damaged
due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —
24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak
(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifica-
tions could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

5-86Starting and driving
SSD0979
Condition C:
When the ICC system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the ICC system warning
light (orange) will come on.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in
a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and set the ICC system
again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
ICC system is malfunctioning. Although
the vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked. It isrecommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
JVS0913X
System maintenance
The sensor for the ICC system*Ais located
below the front bumper.
To keep the ICC system operating properly, be
sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the sensor area of the front
bumper clean.
. Do not strike or damage the areas around
the sensor.
. Do not cover or attach stickers or similar
objects on the front bumper near the sensor
area. This could cause failure or malfunction.
. Do not attach metallic objects near the
sensor area (brush guard, etc.) . This could